Legal Assistant

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in North Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Legal Assistant, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £25.94 - £33.04 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive awareness of the function and purpose of an in-house local government legal team.
• Support the provision of childcare legal advice by: drafting routine pleadings; obtaining and reviewing reports, witness statements, working documents and other papers required for tribunal appeals and court hearings; preparing/drafting and filing legal documents e.g. case summaries, position statements.
• Attend meetings, courts, tribunals or other forums to take notes or transcripts of proceedings.
• Liaise with client departments and ensure a good level of customer service.
• Work collaboratively with Northampton Children's Trust and other teams and support the training and development of colleagues and clients.

Qualifications:

• CILEx LLB Hons Law or Level 3 qualified (or working towards CILEx level 3) or a similar qualification, or relevant experience in Law.
• Good knowledge and experience of IT systems including Office 365.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately (orally and in writing) with a range of stakeholders.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the U.K.